Bukayo Saka and Erling Haaland react to Martin Odegaard’s passionate message
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard posted an upbeat message filled with gratitude after his most recent performance with Norway.
Odegaard has endured a challenging season at Arsenal, with a mix of inconsistent form and injuries disrupting his rhythm.
The setbacks led to growing scrutiny from some sections of the fanbase, with Arsenal supporters even calling for Odegaard to be stripped of the captaincy.
The Gunners finished as runners-up for a third consecutive year, and Mikel Arteta is under pressure to deliver, but is expected to lean heavily on his skipper as Arsenal look to finally go one step further next season.
While club form may have stuttered, Odegaard has rediscovered his spark on international duty. The midfielder has been in fine form for Norway and used the opportunity to share a heartfelt message with fans following their latest match.
Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland inspire Norway as World Cup hopes grow
While club football gears up for its return this weekend with the Club World Cup, many players have been away on international duty with Norway making headlines.
A 1-0 win over Estonia saw Erling Haaland score the decisive goal, set up by captain Odegaard in a slick attacking move that highlighted their growing connection. After the match, Odegaard shared a grateful message on Instagram: “On a mission. Thank you for all the support and love! Go Norway.”
His post received plenty of engagement, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Haaland himself among those who liked it.
Odegaard and Haaland also linked up in style during Norway’s 3-0 win over Italy last week — and their on-pitch understanding appears to be developing with every outing.
Norway haven’t featured in a World Cup since 1998, but with a new generation of talent including Haaland, Odegaard and Antonio Nusa, there’s growing optimism that the long wait could finally come to an end.
Arsenal push for Myles Lewis-Skelly deal amid Real Madrid links
While Odegaard may be dividing opinion among some Arsenal fans, another name generating excitement is teenage prospect Myles Lewis-Skelly, though his future in north London is far from guaranteed.
Football Insider revealed Lewis-Skelly’s representatives are sounding out interest from elsewhere in an effort to strengthen his hand in contract negotiations with Arsenal. He currently has just one year left on his deal.
Real Madrid are said to be monitoring Lewis-Skelly’s situation, but there is a belief that the links may be agent-driven, intended to apply pressure during talks.
Regardless of how concrete the interest is, the fact remains: Arsenal risk losing one of their brightest young talents unless a new long-term deal is agreed soon.